Northumberland Heath Medical Centre

11/09/2025

We have recently been receiving a significant number of enquiries regarding weight loss injections. We understand that many of you are interested in this option, and we want to provide some clarity on the matter.

As a GP surgery, we can only prescribe weight loss injections if you meet the following criteria:

BMI>40 PLUS 4 out of 5 of the following:
1. Cardiovascular disease
2. Hypertension
3. High cholesterol
4. Obstructive sleep apnoea
5. Type 2 diabetes mellitus

It is important to ensure that this treatment is suitable and safe for you.

If you do not fit the above criteria, we cannot prescribe the medication but are happy to support you in other ways to lose weight.

09/09/2025

Flu and COVID vaccination season is nearly here!

Over the next few days we will start to invite eligible patients to book their vaccination appointments.

Appointments will be available from the beginning of October.

03/09/2025

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to combat stigma and raise awareness, so that everyone knows the signs and symptoms of dementia and how to get support when they need it.

This month and always, we’re raising awareness and understanding of dementia and showing that it will take a society to beat dementia. We’re also introducing our new look and feel for Dementia Friends, but our core mission of raising awareness and changing attitudes to dementia remains the same.

Keep an eye on our social media during September as we'll be sharing more information about how you can show your support this .

03/09/2025

Join us on the 4th of October

29/08/2025

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening

20/08/2025

Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours over the bank holiday weekend.

To find an open pharmacy near you, visit https://nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

20/08/2025

Dr Ghosh had a lovely time at his retirement lunch on Friday. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped to celebrate his 31 years at the Practice 🩺🎊🎉

18/08/2025

18/08/2025

13/08/2025

Take charge of your health with Gro Health!

Eligible patients can get support to make this year their healthiest yet with Gro Health, Bexley’s FREE Tier 2 Weight Management Programme!

By joining Gro Health, you will be part of a supportive community, where you can access expert guidance, and have fun celebrating your successes, FREE for 12 whole months. You can choose between digital support or attending face to face groups in the local area, including Erith Fire Station, Abbey Wood Leisure Centre and Slade Green Community Centre. Alongside support from your coach, you can get free access to Gro’s digital platform or offline resources, including on-demand fitness classes, recipes, cookalongs and masterclasses covering a range of topics including goal setting and preparing for setbacks.

You can complete a self-referral to Gro Health here
https://web.grohealth.com/bexley

If you would like further information about Gro Health email support@grohealth.com, or phone 0330 133 0307.

13/08/2025

Please join us on Friday from 1pm to celebrate the retirement of Dr Ghosh. It would be lovely to see you there.

26/07/2025

Doctors’ industrial action continues until Wednesday 30 July. Unless they have been cancelled, please continue to attend routine appointments.

For emergencies, call 999. For health needs that are not life-threatening, contact your GP or NHS 111 online.

http://selondonics.org/help-us-to-help-you/